Help us, help them – First Star Greater Washington Academy
Foster youth in the DC metro area need your help to overcome obstacles and circumstances so they can be successful, productive citizens. Help us by getting involved. Your support will turn dreams into reality for [...]
First Star Greater Washington Academy – Summer 2014 Closing Ceremony
The Greater Washington Academy completed year two of their summer college program. Join friends of First Star as they celebrate the accomplishments of the Greater Washington Academy students during the closing ceremony and celebration.
First Star Greater Washington Academy Talent Show – Year 2
In the second annual First Star Greater Washington Academy Talent Show, students offer up their talents to an audience of friends, donors, educators, mentors and admirers.
First Star Family
First Star Academy Program Foster youth are often denied access to adequate educational and residential programs that meet their unique needs within a supportive environment. The damaging effects of growing up in foster care without [...]
Masks
First Star Greater Washington Academy students learn about the ways they convey themselves to others through a personal mask creation project.
Greater Washington Academy Summer Closing Ceremony
Students and supporters of First Star Greater Washington Academy celebrated the completion of both year number one and the inaugural summer academy program at George Washington University. This ceremony took place on July 31, 2013 [...]
First Star 2013
Video by Chue Xiong, Academy Staff